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News18
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Who Is Derek Dixon? The Oval Actor Accusing Tyler Perry Of Sexual Harassment
Last Updated: Tyler Perry has been sued by The Oval actor Derek Dixon for $260 million, alleging sexual harassment and assault, among other complaints. Filmmaker Tyler Perry has found himself in hot water with a fresh lawsuit accusing him of sexual harassment. Derry Dixon, who is an actor on Perry's The Oval, has alleged that the filmmaker made sexual advances after inviting him to his Atlanta home in January 2020. The actor, though, rejected Perry's advances. In his lawsuit, Dixon claimed that he met the director at an event in 2019, and in his words, Perry picked him out of the crowd and asked for his phone number for a possible role. As per Page Six, things took a different turn when Dixon visited Perry's home in 2020, where he drank too much and slept in one of the director's guest rooms. The court documents reveal Dixon's claims that Perry got into bed with him and started touching his thighs. Although he rejected the advances that night, Perry remained interested. Things escalated after getting cast in The Oval when Dixon started receiving sexual messages. The actor is seeking $260 million in damages over workplace sexual harassment, sexual assault and battery, and quid pro quo. But who is Derek Dixon? Read further to know about him. Who Is Derek Dixon? Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Derek Alexander Dixon studied at Marymount Manhattan College and later acted at the Terry Schreiber Studio in New York. He is best known for his performance as Dale on The Oval, featuring in 85 episodes of the show. Dixon has also worked in another Tyler Perry-directed American drama titled Ruthless. Derek Dixon is also known for his elaborate career in theatre, performing in plays like The Lion in Winter, Romeo and Juliet, and The Boys in the Band. He has written several full-length plays, such as Red Snow, Homewrecker, Pictures of People, Works of Art and Green Light. In 2015, Dixon joined the Working Title Playwrights and was then announced as the winner of the 2016 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award. Back when he met Tyler Perry at a party in 2019, Dixon was working with an event company and was reportedly offered a role on The Restless. First Published:
Graziadaily
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Everything To Know About Derek Dixon And His Sexual Assault Allegations Against Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry, the US film and TV giant, has been faced with sexual harassment, workplace gender violence and sexual assault accusations in a new lawsuit filed last week by Derek Dixon. Dixon has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles accusing Perry of creating a 'coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic' by using his influence in the entertainment industry. Perry's lawyer denied the allegations. Perry is one of the entertainment industry's biggest names, with a string of successful shows under his belt. The mogul is best known for creating the immensely popular Madea character, who was played by Perry in a string of widely successful films from 2005 to 2022. Naturally, people are interested to know more about Derek Dixon. On Google trends, 'Derek Dixon' is a breakout search term under Tyler Perry's name, with people searching for information about the lawsuit and which shows he worked on with Perry. Derek Dixon is an actor who is most well-known for his role as Dale on Perry's show The Oval. He was born in North California, and completed his education at Marymount Manhattan College and later acted at the Terry Schreiber Studio in New York. Alongside the Oval, Dixon worked with Perry on another American drama called Ruthless. The show is a spin-off of The Oval, and tells the story of a woman named Ruth who kidnaps her young daughter to join a religious cult. Dixon has also had multiple roles in theatre productions, including The Lion in Winter, Romeo and Juliet, and The Boys in the Band. According to People, who obtained the lawsuit, Dixon met Perry in 2019 at a party for the opening of Perry's studio in Atlanta. At the time, Dixon was working for an events company that had organised the party for the filmmaker. Dixon and Perry swapped numbers, according to Dixon. 'Perry allegedly "picked [Dixon] out of a crowd of employees present at the party, and began asking [Dixon] questions about his employment status, and whether Plaintiff was an actor,' with Perry initially offered him career advancement. Perry later offered Dixon a role on Ruthless, promising that 'it was a small role that could get a lot bigger.' Derek Dixon's is suing Perry for $260m (£194m), accusing the mogul of sexually assaulting him while working on his TV shows. Dixon's lawsuit accuses Perry of using his influence in the entertainment industry to create a 'coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic' while he was acting on Perry's shows The Oval and Ruthless. He alleges Perry promised him career advancement but then subjected him to 'escalating sexual harassment, assault and battery, and professional retaliation' when he didn't reciprocate Perry's 'unwanted advances.' Perry and Dixon worked together on Ruthless and The Oval. However, the lawsuit states: 'Mr Perry made it clear to Dixon that if Dixon ignored Perry or failed to engage with the sexual innuendos, Dixon's character would 'die' in the next season.' It claims Perry 'always held this over Mr Dixon's head, implying that [his character] 'Dale' would survive if Dixon kept Perry 'happy'". Perry's lawyer denied the allegations and called the lawsuit a 'scam to make money.' 'This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam,' his attorney Matthew Boyd said in a media statement. 'But Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail.' The lawsuit outlines multiple incidents of sexual harassment and assault that unfolded over several years. 'On multiple occasions, Mr. Perry sexually assaulted Mr. Dixon, including one instance where he forcibly pulled off Mr. Dixon's clothing, groped his buttocks, and attempted to force himself on Dixon,' it reads.
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who is Derek Dixon, ‘The Oval' actor who accused Tyler Perry of sexual harassment?
Actor Derek Dixon has accused Tyler Perry of sexual harassment and assault in a lawsuit filed against the 'The Oval' creator. According to the lawsuit, Perry abused his power to sexually exploit him. Dixon, who worked in multiple episodes of 'The Oval' has sought $260 million in damages. But who exactly is Derek Dixon? Born Derek Alexander Dixon in Raleigh, North Carolina, he studied at Marymount Manhattan College and acted at The Terry Schreiber Studio in New York. Derek Dixon is best known for his role as Dale on The Oval and Ruthless. He is also the co-winner of the 2016 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award. He's performed in plays including: The Lion in Winter, Romeo and Juliet, and The Boys In The Band and has written several full-length plays, including: Homewrecker, Red Snow, Pictures of People, Work of Art, and Green Light. In 2015, he joined Working Title Playwrights. Dixon was working with an events company when he met Tyler Perry at a party in 2019 and was offered a role on 'The Restless'. Soon after, he also landed a role on 'The Oval', playing the character of Dale for more than 100 episodes before eventually quitting the show. According to Dixon's lawsuit, Tyler Perry subjected him "to escalating sexual harassment, assault and battery, and professional retaliation when he did not reciprocate the showbiz mogul's unwanted advances," Dixon claims that this led to him allegedly quitting in Season 6. Perry's lawyer denied the allegations in a statement shared with USA Today. "This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam. But Tyler will not be shaken down, and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail,' said attorney Matthew Boyd.
Irish Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Aidan O'Brien star a huge drifter in betting markets ahead of Epsom Derby
Aidan O'Brien's The Lion In Winter has been a big drifter in the betting markets ahead of next week's Betfred Derby at Epsom. The Lion in Winter was the ante-post favourite for the classic throughout the winter, having enjoyed an unbeaten two-year-old campaign. Sent off the 8/11 favourite for the Dante Stakes at York earlier this month, the son of Sea The Stars flattered to deceive in finishing sixth of 11 runners. O'Brien reassured the racing public after his charge's season debut that he would be a different proposition come the Derby. But the trainer's faith in the horse has not been reciprocated in the betting markets over the last twenty-four hours. Having been 7/2 for the Epsom showpiece on Thursday night, The Lion In Winter's price has drifted to as big as 12/1 in places as of Friday evening. Consequently, the three-year-old's stablemate Delacroix, an impressive winner of a derby trial at Leopardstown last time out, has hardened into the clear favourite and looks set to have Ryan Moore on board. Betfred spokesperson Matt Hulmes said: 'There has been a lot of movement in both Betfred classic markets for next weekend at Epsom. 'The vibes surrounding The Lion In Winter in the market are far from positive which feels a lot more than jockey talk which preceded the earlier moves this week. The long time Ante Post favourite is out to 6/1, bigger than he was immediately following his Dante effort at York. 'Significant support has come for the other Ballydoyle pair. Delacroix is now a solid 15/8 favourite with Chester Vase winner Lambourn cut to 11/1 from 16/1. 'Betfred 2000 Guineas hero Ruling Court has also seen his first movement since Newmarket and is now joint-second favourite at 4/1 alongside Dante winner Pride Of Arras." Likewise, Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "It's a tale of two market movers for Aidan O'Brien, and while Delacroix continues to pull away from the chasing pack, The Lion In Winter's Epsom Derby chances have taken a battering over the last few days, if the latest odds are anything to go by."
Pink Villa
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
7 Actors with Most Academy Awards: From Katharine Hepburn to Frances McDormand
Getting recognition and praise at the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, is every actor's dream. Presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) since 1929, the Oscars are not just about handing out a few trophies in the filmmaking circle, it is undoubtedly the most defining moment in an actor's career. For nearly a century, the golden statuettes have been seen as a symbol of cinematic excellence. It signifies that an actor's craft is not just appreciated by his fans but also by industry veterans. Bagging an Oscar or even just a nomination can completely change an actor's career, making him a massive star overnight. These are some actors who have not just tasted the Oscar glory once but several times. Katharine Hepburn has the most Oscars win for acting, followed by Daniel Day-Lewis, Meryl Streep, and Jack Nicholson among others. Here are seven actors with the most Oscar wins! Katharine Hepburn Number of Oscars: 4 Best Known For: Morning Glory (1933), Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968), On Golden Pond (1981) First Win: Morning Glory (1933) Key Accomplishments: Katherine Hepburn, known as Hollywood's leading lady, has an impressive career that spanned over six decades. She was nominated for an impressive 12 times at the Oscars, and she won the Best Actress award for Morning Glory, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, The Lion in Winter, and On Golden Pond. Born in Connecticut, Hepburn was an outspoken and free-spirited woman, which often reflected in the roles she picked and portrayed. She proved her acting prowess in several genres and acted in over 44 feature films, 8 telemovies, and over 30 stage plays. She died at the age of 96 in 2003. Daniel Day-Lewis Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: My Left Foot (1989), There Will Be Blood (2007), Lincoln (2012) First Win: My Left Foot (1989) Key Accomplishments: Daniel Day-Lewis won three Oscars in the Best Actor category and is regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of cinema. After making a mark as an actor in theatre, he played pivotal roles in over two dozen films and several television shows. His performance as Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln (2012) was highly praised by critics and fans. Apart from the three Oscar wins, he was nominated for the Academy Award for three more films, including Gangs of New York (2002) and Phantom Thread (2017). He retired from acting in 2017. Frances McDormand Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: Fargo (1996), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), Nomadland (2020) First Win: Fargo (1996) Key Accomplishments: Apart from winning three Oscars in the Best Actress category, Frances McDormand also won Best Picture as a producer for Nomadland (2020). In her career spanning over four decades, she has been involved in over five dozen projects as an actor and producer. After appearing in several television roles in the '80s, she gradually moved to films and earned praise for her unmatched talent. In Chloé Zhao's Nomadland, she played the role of Fern, a nomad in the American West, and won many hearts. Meryl Streep Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Sophie's Choice (1982), The Iron Lady (2011) First Win: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) Key Accomplishments: Did you know Meryl Streep has the most nominations as an actor in Oscar history? She bagged 21 Academy Award nominations and won three. She made her feature film debut in 1977 with Julia and soon became one of the most respected actresses in Hollywood. In a career spanning over five decades, she has acted in over 60 films. In 2011, she played the role of Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady and proved her acting mettle. She was last seen in the Hulu comedy series Only Murders in the Building, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. Jack Nicholson Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Terms of Endearment (1983), As Good as It Gets (1997) First Win: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Key Accomplishments: Jack Nicholson is considered one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. During his five-decade-long career, he has won three Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. He was last seen on the silver screen in the 2010 film How Do You Know as Charles Madison. Ingrid Bergman Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: Gaslight (1944), Anastasia (1956), Murder on the Orient Express (1974) First Win: Gaslight (1944) Key Accomplishments: Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman is one of the most influential figures of the 20th century in cinematic history. During her career spanning over five decades, she has earned numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, four Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Volpi Cup. She was last seen on the silver screen in the 1978 film Autumn Sonata as Charlotte Andergast. She also directed the film. Walter Brennan Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: Come and Get It (1936), Kentucky (1938), The Westerner (1940) First Win: Come and Get It (1936) Key Accomplishments: Walter Brennan's most notable films include To Have and Have Not (1944), My Darling Clementine (1946), Red River (1948), and Rio Bravo (1959). He starred in the sitcom The Real McCoys (1957–1963) and made a significant mark with his acting skills. He started acting as an extra in films at Universal Studios in 1925. After doing several small roles, his breakthrough role came in the period film Come and Get It (1936). His career-best acting is considered in Goldwyn's The Westerner (1940). He played the role of villainous Judge Roy Bean opposite Gary Cooper. The first Academy Awards ceremony was held on May 16, 1929, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. What started as a modest and private dinner quickly became a globally televised event watched by millions of cinema lovers. The iconic golden Oscar statuette was designed by art director Cedric Gibbons and sculpted by George Stanley. It depicts a knight holding a sword and standing on a reel of film. About nine decades ago, the ceremony was only attended by 270 people with awards in only 12 categories, including Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Picture. Today, it has expanded significantly with the ceremony honoring talent in more than 20 categories and hundreds of attendees. The red carpet is also a significant part of the ceremony, with stars flaunting the best of their wardrobe on the special night.
